The average train between Oakham and Barnstaple takes 7h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Oakham to Barnstaple. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Oakham and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oakham is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 7h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Oakham to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Oakham station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
Oakham to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oakham station.
Oakham to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Oakham to Barnstaple train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Oakham and Barnstaple is 288.7 km. The road distance is 433 km.
You can take a train from Oakham to Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 29m.